The 2020 Sierra 1500 receives several updates and changes.
Exterior
- Colors:
- Smokey Quartz Metallic to be replaced by Carbon Black Metallic in second quarter of 2020
- Deletion of Chrome Exterior Appearance Package. For the 2019 Sierra 1500, the package was available only on the Sierra base (1SA) and included:
- Chrome front bumper
- Chrome rear bumper
- 17-inch 6-spoke Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels
- New 20-inch 6-spoke Carbon Grey painted aluminum wheels (NZQ)
- Available on AT4 CarbonPro Edition models
- New 22-inch multi-dimensional polished aluminum wheels (SMF)
- Available on Denali models
- New Trailer Tow Mirrors available on all trim levels
- Base, SLE and Elevation models get outside power-adjustable vertical trailering mirrors with heated upper glass, lower convex mirrors, integrated turn signals, clearance lamps and auxiliary lighting, with manual folding/extending feature
- SLT, AT4 and Denali models get outside power-adjustable vertical trailering mirrors with heated and auto-dimming upper glass, lower convex mirrors, turn signal indicators, puddle lamps, perimeter lighting, auxiliary lighting and memory with power folding/manual extending feature
- New Bed View Camera available as part of Technology Package available on SLT, AT4 and Denali
- See below for details on Technology Package content
Interior
- New all-weather floor liners with AT4 logo are (LPO-level item)
- Standard on AT4
Mechanical
- 10-speed automatic transmission is now standard on 4WD 3SA, 3SB, 4SA, 4SB, and 5SA for models equipped with the 5.3L EcoTec3 L84 V8 engine
- For the 2019 model year, these models were paired with the 8-speed automatic transmission
- 2.7L Turbo I4 L3B engine is now available on base Sierra (1SA) models
- For the 2019 model year, the engine was not available on the Sierra base trim level
- The 4.3L V6 LV3 engine remains standard on the base trim level while the 5.3L V8 L82 engine remains optional, joining the turbo 2.7L L3B I4
Packages
- Addition of Sierra Value Package, which is available on base Sierra (1SA) models, and includes:
- Convenience Package
- Trailering Package
- Not available with pickup bed delete
- CarbonPro Edition (initially launched for 2019 model year) continues to be available on AT4 and Denali models. Available only on Short Bed, Crew Cab models, the package includes:
- 22-inch high gloss Black wheels (SGM; LPO-level item)
- MultiPro Audio System by Kicker
- CarbonPro Composite Bed
- Deletes (SFE) wheel locks (LPO-level item)
- 22-inch wheels (SGM; LPO-level item) will include wheel locks without the SGM RPO code
- On Denali models, package now includes 22-inch high gloss black wheels (SGM)
- For the 2019 model year, the package included 22-inch 6-spoke Low Gloss Black wheels
- Denali Ultimate Package now includes 22-inch multi-dimensional polished aluminum wheels (SMF), replacing 22-inch polished aluminum wheels (Q7L). The package is available only on Denali and includes:
- Technology Package:
- HD Surround Vision
- Rear Camera Mirror
- Multi-color 15-inch Diagonal Head-Up Display
- Driver Alert Package II:
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- IntelliBeam headlamps
- Following Distance Indicator
- Sunroof
- GMC MultiPro Power Steps
- Wheel locks
- Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor System
- The aforementioned 22-inch polished aluminum wheels (SMF)
- Technology Package:
- Driver Alert Package II now includes Camera-based Adaptive Cruise Control. Available on SLT, AT4 and Denali models, the package also includes:
- Technology Package now includes Bed View Camera. Available on SLT, AT4 and Denali models, the package also includes:
- HDÂ Surround Vision
- Rear Camera Mirror
- Multicolor 15-inch Diagonal Head-Up Display
Safety
- Addition of Camera-based Adaptive Cruise Control as part of the aforementioned Driver Alert Package II
- Available only on SLT, AT4 and Denali
- Addition of HD Surround Vision with two Trailer View Camera provisions, which the 2019 Sierra 1500 did not have
The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may differ for other markets.
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